ABARES Outlook 2024

We are delighted to invite you to join us at the ABARES Outlook 2024 conference.

The theme is Shaping the Future: Opportunities, risks, and resilience.This reflects the commitment to explore the critical issues that will define the future of Australian agriculture, fisheries and forestry.

The conference is the perfect arena to discuss how we can navigate these challenges and seize the opportunities they present.

Find out more

Key Event Information

Dates

5 - 6 March 2024

Location

Canberra, ACT and online

External Website

Conference website

Helpful Information

For program and ticketing information, please visit the ABARES Outlook 2024 conference webpage.

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